Having reviewed some echo results on this board it seems a gargantuan chore to cut/paste relevant info to fit my own hence I am hoping to gain some insights prior to my appointment with Cardiology on the 24th of this month from those on this board, whom I thank, profusely, in advance!

My main concerns, at the moment, are in the areas of significant rather than marginal findings so that I may continue researching immediate treatment options insofar as medications, physical rehab, lifestyle restrictions...

Sadly, I believe that the info soon to be provided at my appointment is filtered. A filter put in place, out of necessity, by the legal department of my medical center. The treatment options offered are sure to be tailored to fit guide lines that, first and foremost, avoid potential litigation, rather than treatment that would fit my individual medical profile.

Since I am constantly being reminded that I am in charge of my own health care, regardless of my accepting treatments offered, I have chosen to research my options thoroughly prior to making treatment decisions for myself. This has worked for me over the last 20 years although never for anything as serious as a cardiac event.

I am 62, male Caucasian, 5' 11", 168 lbs, stable weight for at least 10 years, cholesterol variable from 120-160 over same period (Pritikin Clinic, 1998), resting pulse: 60-65, Resp: 18-19, BP: Moderate Hypertension controlled with Linsinopril for the last year. Quit smoking at age 30, began again at age 56, pack a day, average. Intend to quit within 10 days.

There is no dilatation of the aortic root.
No evidence of aortic regurgitation.
No evidence of aortic stenosis.
There is no pericardial effusion.
The main pulmonary artery appears normal.
Inferior vena cava appears normal in size.
Inferior vena cava greater than 50% resp change dimension.
Left ventricle is normal size.
Left ventricle systolic function overall is normal.
Left ventricle ejection volume is 62%
Right ventricular cavity size is normal.
Right ventricular global systolic function is normal.

Here are the complete Impressions/Findings of my recent echocardiogram: